The 2001 Conference sessions will provide how-to discussions with practical tips and techniques; conceptual or philosophical overviews about new ideas and approaches; and business case studies that share real design and usability experiences and challenges. Presentations will address the following topic areas. These areas will run as four tracks of the conference.

By Day...
Wednesday, June 27		Keynote address, presentations, Special Interest Groups.
Thursday, June 28		Presentations, followed by dinner and entertainment.
Friday, June 29		Presentations, closing plenary, and closing reception.
By Topic Area...
Promoting, building, and standardizing usability		These presentations focus on ways to promote usability and successful user experience within the product development setting, the organization, and the world.
Enhancing skills and adapting methods		These presentations build the practitioner's toolkit of usability techniques. They discuss ways to apply methods, combine or modify methods, and hone skills.
Issues and strategies for experienced usability professionals		These presentations focus on complex topics such as solving unusual problems, using a new combination of methods, or implementing technology in new ways.
Topics from related disciplines, presented by invited speakers		These presentations feature professionals in related disciplines who are frequently faced with usability and design problems. These invited speakers will surprise us, challenge us, and make us think differently. This track is highly popular with those looking to move beyond the traditional bounds of usability.